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Overflowing with Beauty: Gardens and art converge at the Cummer Museum & Shop
An oasis where visitors can peruse elaborate gardens as well as art exhibitions exists at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in northeast Florida.... more » -
Wilderness Inspired: National Parks and Beyond sparks wanderlust
Laura Cole and her husband have always been avid travelers. About 10 years ago, the Missouri-based couple took their four sons on a family trip... more » -
Cowgirl Up: Desert Rose Boutique honors women of the West
Many stories go largely untold throughout history. But the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is on a mission to ensure the stories of the wom... more » -
Interpreting History: Midway Village gift shop focuses on timely products, displays
Today, visitors flock to Midway Village Museum in Rockford, Illinois, to learn about the region’s several pop culture claims to fame. The Rockfor... more »
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Sandy Hollett
Gift Shop Manager Sandy Hollett Newfoundland Insectarium Reidville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada MM: What is your retail background? SH: My retail background began when we opened the Newfoundland Insectarium museum and gift shop in October... more »
Your Fall To-Do List
Fall is a time of reflection. As the light gets shorter and shorter each day, our attention goes from the outside to the inside. Before you sit down with a cup of tea to gaze... more »
Gerry Ward
Founder Gerry WardWildlife Artists Inc.Bethel, Connecticut How many people in the plush toy industry were once an NBA first-round draft pick selection? Gerry Ward was back in 1963. Ward, who grew up in the Bronx,... more »
Resort Appeal
When the people of Chicago wanted to enjoy a waterpark getaway, they typically drove three-plus hours to the Wisconsin Dells. It dawned on Dave Anderson — a man known more for barbecue than hospitality —... more »
Editor’s Letter: A millennial transition
The mere mention of the word millennial to someone over 40 often brings a dismissive roll of the eyes. It conjures up images of 20-somethings with their faces buried in their smartphones, more interested in... more »Social Connections
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The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/![]()
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📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.
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